Our Horticulture and Floristry courses offer a diverse range of creative opportunities, from your first steps towards a career in these flourishing industries to more advanced learning or for more leisurely pursuits.

Floristry

Are you inspired by flowers? Do you have a passion for design and creativity? There is plenty of scope to develop skills on our courses either for personal interest or for work, by learning to create stunning displays and arrangements in a relaxed and friendly place. Whether you are a complete novice, have done some flower arranging or are more experienced and are looking for specialist knowledge to keep up to date with new trends there is something for everyone.

Accredited Floristry

We offer the Floristry Level 2 Certificate with City & Guilds – from student to work ready in one year – it could fit around existing commitments. If you are new to formal learning try one of our Information taster days.

"I would really recommend this course because there are no restrictions and it is really self motivating"

College Certificated

Sympathy, Wedding, Dramatic and Gift Designs, try a less formal way of learning, many of our students often go on to take the Level 2 Certificate or upskill and gain skills for work.

Wedding Floristry

Create your own bridal/bridesmaid hand-tied bouquets, table decorations and button holes with flowers of the season – a complete start to finish working with fresh and current trends. We offer short courses as well as one day workshops. Learn all the skills you need to prepare for that perfect day.

Horticulture & Garden Design

Accredited Horticulture

The College is pleased to offer the nationally recognised RHS qualifications, these start again in Autumn 2018.

RHS Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture

RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture - a comprehensive and practical course for the keen amateur and professional horticulturist offered at Hall Place

Theory based Horticulture qualifications - Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development and The Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance

My time with Joe, our tutor, has seen my horticultural knowledge go from strength to strength, alongside maintaining a high interest in the subject.

The course has allowed me to progress on to many opportunities and avenues for horticultural work

Leisure and personal interest

Look at the selection of workshops and courses we are offering with seasonal courses including Summer in your Garden, Growing Fruit and Vegetables in Containers, The Right Plants for your Garden and Gardeners Question Time